Jun 26, 2008
SHAH ALAM: The new Audi A4 1.8T was today launched by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak in the Audi Hangar at the corporate headquarters of Euromobil Sdn Bhd before a crowd of distinguished guests and the media.
Sporty and superlative, progressive and emotive – the A4 1.8T takes Audi into a new dimension in the midsize car segment.
The saloon's engine – an engine which utilizes the direct fuel injection system – provides supreme performance with fuel consumption that is an average of nine per cent lower than the previous model.
"The highly efficient powertrains are just as clear evidence of Audi’s outstanding technical expertise as the dynamic suspension or the many other technologies adopted directly from the large luxury class," said Euromobil Sdn Bhd Chairman Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir at the launch.
Also present at the unveiling of the new Audi A4 1.8T was DRB HICOM Berhad Group Managing Director Datuk Haji Mohd Khamil Jamil.
New design idiom
The new Audi A4 1.8T combines many fascinating aspects. Its design is expressive, taut and dynamic. The high precision and technical character of its styling clearly confirm Audi’s leading position in this field. Compared with the previous model, the designers have altered the proportions to create a new, sporty impression. The front overhang is shorter, the bonnet and wheelbase distinctly longer.
At an overall length of 4.70 metres, the new A4 1.8T is a large saloon. It boasts a substantial, powerful road presence. Its body illustrates the technical progress that has been made: it is significantly more rigid and safer than the previous model, but also distinctly lighter, thanks to intelligent weight-saving.
With a drag coefficient of cD = 0.27, the new saloon cuts its way through the wind with ease, and its 480-litre boot is larger than that of any of its direct competitors.
Inside the new A4 1.8T, the ambience is spacious and full of light, as would be expected in a much larger model. It embodies the traditional Audi strengths: a distinguished appearance, no-compromise high-quality workmanship with close attention to detail and logical, intuitive controls.
Technical area of the future: multimedia
The Audi A4 1.8T also sets new standards for a midsize executive car in one of the most fascinating technical areas of the future, namely multimedia. The new saloon enters production with a series of communication and entertainment technologies at the customer’s disposal that would be impressive even in a luxury-class car. Among the components are the Audi Infotainment System and the highly convenient Bluetooth telephone preparation.
Options
A whole series of high-tech optional extras taken from the luxury class is available to enhance the interior still further, from the MMI operating system, acknowledged as being superior to its competitors, to the automatic air conditioning with three-zone control. To take one’s seat in the new A4 1.8T is to experience the sensation typical of an Audi – one immediately feels at home. In the safety area too, the brand sets new standards: the airbags and seat belt force limiters work together even more effectively to protect the occupants better than ever before.
The new Audi A4 1.8T is being launched in Malaysia with the 118 KW (160bhp) which uses the direct fuel injection principle: FSI technology. The four-cylinder turbocharged engine which is smooth running and has an impressive flow of power is a source of pure driving pleasure. They also use distinctly less fuel than the corresponding units in the previous model: consumption is down by an average of 13 per cent for the petrol engine.
More dynamic than ever: the quattro driveline
In the transmission area, Audi offers customers a wide range of high-tech solutions. Easily operated multitronic continuously variable transmission, delivers engine torque to the front wheels. For the new saloon model, this is more dynamic than ever before.
The driver will experience the new A4 1.8T as the sportiest of the midsize saloons – a car that is agile, precise and effortless to control. The differential has been moved further forward in the driveline by interchanging its position with the clutch or torque converter. This has enabled the front axle to be repositioned 154 millimetres further forward – a solution that permits the axle loads to be ideally balanced. Furthermore, the steering gear has been relocated further down so that it now sits much closer to the wheels. This means that your steering movements can be transferred even more directly. The result is more precise steering, more direct feedback from the road – and simply a sportier ride. For the new Audi A4 1.8T, the dynamic suspension is a totally new development as well. Thanks to the use of numerous aluminium components, the suspension, steering, wheels and brakes are exceptionally light in weight.
Audi Drive Select - one innovative technology that adds even greater fascination to the driving experience, with which the driver can adjust the operating characteristics of the engine, automatic transmission, steering and adaptive damping to suit his or her own preferences. In this way, the system combines sporty driving fun with a high level of safety.
THE NEW AUDI A4 AT A GLANCE
Body
- Length 4703 millimetres, width 1826 mm, height 1426 mm, cD = 0.27
- Luggage capacity 480 litres, larger than any core competitors
- Taut, sporty styling, low weight
- Outstanding safety concept with new airbag and seat belt force limiter settings
Interior
- Ample space at all seats
- Exemplary ergonomics, MMI control terminal available as an option
Engines
- Strong, economical 1.8 turbo charged petrol engine with FSI direct injection technology
Transmissions
- Multitronic® continuous variable transmission with 8 speed
Running gear
- Audi dynamic suspension, long wheelbase and front axle moved forward for dynamic handling and outstanding road behaviour
- Audi drive select dynamic driving system
Equipment
- Generous specification with automatic air conditioning and radio as standard
- Many features found on luxury-class cars also available on the new A4
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